Manager, Telematics Product Strategy

About the Opportunity

A leading Property & Casualty insurance organization is seeking a Manager, Telematics Product Strategy to lead the growth, optimization, and expansion of its Personal Lines telematics and usage-based insurance (UBI) programs.

This role sits at the intersection of Product Management, Analytics, Underwriting, Pricing, and Technology, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of data-driven insurance solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing telematics strategies that enhance customer experience, improve pricing sophistication, strengthen risk segmentation, and drive profitable growth across the Personal Lines portfolio.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong insurance expertise who understands how telematics data can influence underwriting, pricing, and customer engagement outcomes while successfully leading complex cross-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for Personal Lines telematics and usage-based insurance programs.
• Drive the expansion of telematics capabilities across new states, products, and customer segments.
• Identify opportunities to leverage driving behavior data to improve risk selection, underwriting accuracy, pricing sophistication, and customer experience.
• Partner closely with Product, Actuarial, Data Science, Analytics, Underwriting, Technology, Compliance, and Legal teams to execute strategic initiatives.
• Manage telematics vendors and technology partners, including vendor evaluations, RFP processes, contract negotiations, implementation efforts, and ongoing performance management.
• Oversee the integration of telematics data into business processes, systems, and decision-making frameworks.
• Monitor program performance and identify opportunities to improve results through enhanced analytics, segmentation, and customer engagement strategies.
• Support regulatory filings, approvals, and compliance efforts related to telematics and usage-based insurance programs.
• Develop business cases, recommendations, and performance reporting for senior leadership.
• Stay informed on emerging trends, technologies, and competitive developments within telematics, connected vehicles, and insurance innovation.
• Influence enterprise stakeholders and drive alignment around telematics strategy and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years of experience in insurance product management, telematics, usage-based insurance (UBI), analytics, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of Personal Lines insurance, particularly Personal Auto products.
• Understanding of insurance pricing, underwriting, risk segmentation, and regulatory considerations.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives within a Property & Casualty insurance organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across business and technology teams.
• Experience evaluating and managing third-party vendors and technology partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and strategic planning abilities.
• Proven ability to prioritize initiatives and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing or expanding telematics or usage-based insurance programs.
• Familiarity with connected vehicle technologies, mobile telematics solutions, and driving behavior analytics.
• Experience partnering with actuarial, analytics, and data science teams to develop data-driven business strategies.
• Knowledge of telematics vendor ecosystems and implementation best practices.
• Background supporting regulatory filings and compliance requirements related to telematics products.

What You'll Bring

• A passion for innovation and the evolving role of data within insurance.
• Strong product strategy and business acumen.
• Ability to translate complex telematics insights into meaningful business outcomes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
• Experience driving measurable improvements in pricing, underwriting, customer engagement, or portfolio performance.
• A collaborative approach to problem-solving and enterprise decision-making.